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Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk

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Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880. Beautiful desk and rare to be made from mahogany for a swedish piece, believed to be from skottorp castle in the halland region of sweden. Matched veneer writing top surface.  Single drawer above the knee which opens on the key, decorated with applied swags each side.  Each side of the knee hole are 4 graduating drawers with turned handles set in a roundel.  Wellington style locks to each side, but no longer functioning so purely for decoration. Beautifully decorated with further carving.  Panelled to the reverse of the desk which makes it free standing. Standing on short carved scrolled legs. Minor expected surface marks.  Wellington style drawer locks no longer working.  1 replaced drawer handle. Knee height: 26" Knee width: 23"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 60.3 in (153.17 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Carved,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: 1 replaced drawer handle by debenham antiques. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA29211stDibs: LU878639275192
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